Ernest Lewis (Ernie) CHANT

CHANT, Ernest Lewis

    Service Numbers: SX31812, S111577
    Enlisted: 10 June 1943, St Ives, New South Wales
    Last Rank: Private
    Last Unit: 13/33 (originally 13 and 33 , later amalgamated) Infantry Battalion AMF
    Born: Murray Bridge, South Australia, 20 October 1924
    Home Town: Murray Bridge, Murray Bridge, South Australia
    Schooling: Not yet discovered
    Occupation: Labourer (S.A.R.) /Baker's assistant
    Died: Natural causes (cerebral haemorrhage), Berri, South Australia, 17 June 1998, aged 73 years
    Cemetery: Not yet discovered
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    World War 2 Service

    10 Jun 1943: Enlisted Private, SX31812, St Ives, New South Wales
    10 Jun 1943: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX31812, 13/33 (originally 13 and 33 , later amalgamated) Infantry Battalion AMF
    11 Jun 1943: Involvement Private, SX31812
    11 Jun 1943: Involvement Private, S111577
    11 Oct 1944: Discharged Private, S111577, 13/33 (originally 13 and 33 , later amalgamated) Infantry Battalion AMF
    11 Oct 1944: Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX31812, 13/33 (originally 13 and 33 , later amalgamated) Infantry Battalion AMF

    MY GRANDFATHER

    This man was my best friend and grandfather, He was born in 20.10.1924 and Died 17.06.1998.. Unfortunately I have no photos or his medals as others took them when he died.. As far as we know he only had 2 blood Grandchildren and 4 children unfortunately I am unable to find all of them but my mother
    He was a huge part of my life and I was very proud of him and will always miss him
    Casey-lee Brown nee Gill

    Submitted 3 February 2016 by Casey-lee Brown

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    Biography

    Ernie was cremated and his ashes were spread on the Murray River near Berri

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